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R. Kelly sex crimes trial begins in New York
AFP, Published on 18/08/2021
» NEW YORK - R. Kelly's highly anticipated sex abuse trial got underway Wednesday in New York where the disgraced R&B superstar faces a slew of charges, including racketeering and sexual exploitation of a child.
Security key to military-led Kabul airlift
AFP, Published on 18/08/2021
» PARIS: The military airlift of thousands of people fleeing the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan is posing a massive challenge to international forces, heavily dependent on securing Kabul airport and access from surrounding areas, experts say.
Vocational student leaders deny link with Din Daeng clashes
Online Reporters, Published on 18/08/2021
» Vocational student leaders on Wednesday denied they were behind clashes in Bangkok's Din Daeng area and called on protesters to end violent tactics.
Auction for satellite orbital slot cancelled again
Online Reporters, Published on 18/08/2021
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has decided to cancel a satellite orbital slot auction slated for Aug 28 after only one contender was left in the contest.
Kaji, 'Father of Sudoku', dies at 69
Business, Reuters, Published on 18/08/2021
» TOKYO: Maki Kaji, a puzzle enthusiast and publisher who was known as the "Father of Sudoku" -- the number puzzle played daily by millions around the world -- has died, his company said. He was 69.
Infected rally leaders in 'good condition', says prison boss
King-oua Laohong, Published on 18/08/2021
» Three anti-government protest leaders who tested positive for Covid-19 during their detention remain in "good condition", according to the Corrections Department.
Air force officer disciplined for 'offending' police
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 18/08/2021
» Disciplinary action has been taken against an air force officer for posting social media comments about police actions to disperse demonstrators at Din Daeng intersection in Bangkok, an air force source said.
Indonesia project to convert fuel-powered motorbikes to electric
Reuters, Published on 18/08/2021
» JAKARTA: Indonesia on Wednesday launched a pilot project to convert motorcycles that run on combustion engines into electric-powered vehicles, part of a national drive to make transport more environmentally friendly, the energy ministry said.
Laos asks Thailand to help repatriate workers idled by Covid
Online Reporters, Published on 18/08/2021
» Laos has asked Thailand to facilitate the return of Lao workers to their country to escape the Covid-19 outbreak that left many jobless and destitute.
China sifts opportunity from ashes of US Afghan project
AFP, Published on 18/08/2021
» BEIJING - China's overtures to the Taliban indicate a bid to extract maximum benefit from the dramatic collapse of the US project in Afghanistan.